I have the chance to become a Porsche owner for the first time - as many would say, a dream realized. As a 3-year owner of an Infiniti G35 coupe 6MT, it's a big step up. For context, my current G35c, which I have loved driving, is laser red. Read on...

The car I'm considering (and have driven) is a 2004 CPO C2 cab with 16K miles in perfect shape. The price is $10K below what a similarly equipped silver or black one would be (under $50K). That's my concern - in seriously considering this phenomenal car because of a true bargain price, will I hurt myself down the (3- or 4-year) road when I sell/trade it for, say, a C4 Turbo? (just dreaming :-). There are so few carmona red 911s for sale nationwide that I wonder if they're "shunned" from the start in favor of the universal colors.

Another way to put my question: should I spend $5-7K more for a black on black or some such conventional equivalent, to protect the resale eventuality? All comments welcome!

Gene
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2005 Infiniti G35 coupe 6MT
2001 MB E320 4Matic wagon (winter driver, summer hauler)
2008 Audi A3 3.2 black on black (wife's car, aka "Audri")

 

Sure, go for it! You are obviously thrilled with the idea, but apparently a little gun shy. You can't go wrong... You're already way ahead of the game money wise on the deal, plus combined with the low mileage. Red is a classic Porsche color and there will always be a buyer. Of course some want only black, or white, or silver, so you can't please everyone. So please yourself instead and enjoy it! You'll turn a lot of heads with a red Porsche...If it was lime green or powder blue, then you'd have a tough time on the resale. good luck and congrats if you do wind up with it!

 

Red is a great colour on a Porsche especially a 911. There are too many Silvers, Blacks, Seal Greys, and Blues about anyway. Go for it. My only other advice would be Speed Yellow!!!!
Regards Big Bob

 

Go for it.. I own a Guards red 2007 Targa 4. I love it.. It turns heads everywhere.. I would never own a black car.. It shows every mark and scrtach.. You only live once..

Steve in Saratoga Springs, NY

 

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Ive got the car of my dreams and it's a guards red turbo. So many silver and black out there. This one a beauty and stands out. Go for red it turns heads!